Alaska Architect Continuing Education Requirements
Alaska architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
Requirements differ by license class — 24 hours for 2 classes · 8 hours for 2 classes.
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Requirements at a glance
What Alaska requires of architects
Set by Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Alaska architects renew by license class
Alaska sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 2 license classes
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Standard biennial CE for professional architects
- architect
Course for these classes is in board review.
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8 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Partial exemption — 30+ years registered in NCARB/NCEES/CLARB jurisdiction
- Architect
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Alaska architects must cover
Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
HSW / professional subjects related to scope of practicemin. 24 hours
health, safety and welfaremin. 24 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Alaska
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Alaska architect license.
Questions Alaska architects ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Alaska architects need?
- Alaska architects must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Alaska?
- Requirements differ by license class in Alaska: 24 hours for Standard biennial CE for professional architects, architect; 8 hours for Partial exemption — 30+ years registered in NCARB/NCEES/CLARB jurisdiction, Architect.
- What topics are required for Alaska architects continuing education?
- Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors requires coverage of: HSW / professional subjects related to scope of practice (24 hours); health, safety and welfare (24 hours).
- Can Alaska architects complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alaska requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Alaska architects licensing resources
- Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
The Alaska board that licenses architects and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors’s published rules and were last verified on September 3, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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